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MV10 XER

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

27,844 mi
Last recorded27,844 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 XER
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 27,844 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 27,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel speed sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension mounting bush and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 27,494 miles

exhaust showing corrosion and deteriorated

mot pre checked abs light and extinguished , off side front sensor needed

off side front top suspension mounting worn allowing movement

Fail 13 Mar 2025 27,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread splitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust showing corrosion and deteriorated

mot pre checked abs light and extinguished , off side front sensor needed

off side front top suspension mounting worn allowing movement

Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,876 miles

abs warning light extinguished , if reillumination occurs , recommend a full brakes service inspection to determine cause .

brakes and coil spring should be repaired or replaced within 30 days of mot inspection , this needs to be done avoiding component failure .

engine oil over maximum level

exhaust bracket broken

near side front tyre worn low in tread

off side front upper suspension mounting bush / bearing worn .

off side rear coil spring showing corrosion lower coil .

Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

abs warning light extinguished , if reillumination occurs , recommend a full brakes service inspection to determine cause .

brakes and coil spring should be repaired or replaced within 30 days of mot inspection , this needs to be done avoiding component failure .

engine oil over maximum level

exhaust bracket broken

near side front tyre worn low in tread

off side front upper suspension mounting bush / bearing worn .

off side rear coil spring showing corrosion lower coil .

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,518 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

off side front suspension mounting worn , recommend replacement .

play in passenger side front wheel bearing

rear tires , and drivers side front tire splitting between rungs of tread . recommend tires to be replaced with in 30 days due to condition .

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,674 miles

brakes linings to be checked

exhaust showing corrosion , but not leaking at time of inspection

off side front , and rear tyres , treads splitting , recommend tyres to be replaced asap due to condition

off side front top suspension mounting worn , recommend replacement asap.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,127 miles

near side front tyre showing uneven wear on outer edge . wheel tracking to be checked .

near side front wheel bearing has play

off side front suspension mounting , top bush worn , recommend replacement asap

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,396 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

near side front wheel bearing has play

off side front suspension mounting showing corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,650 miles

near side front inner cv boot has a slight leak .

near side front wheel bearing has slight play

off side front top suspension mounting worn

seek service advice on all components

vehicle has been road tested , there are no adverse effects from steering or suspension at time of road test,

Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,933 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES DETERIATED DUE TO AGE

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,873 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 14,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 9,718 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 9,718 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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MV10 XER is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV10 XER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MV10 XER registered?

MV10 XER is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is MV10 XER safe to buy?

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